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Get one of these rods. Very low-priced but the standard in swimbait rods for a lot of guys. Get a spool of this line in 20#(25# would be better) test Get one of these reels in the '300' size. Dan

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Now wait a minute DMB, he doesn't have a "girl friend". You'll get him in trouble with his wife Well done!!! Both of y'all. Great pics and fine Bass. Dan

I'm lucky with baitcaters(that's all that I use) in that I'm left-handed and that's one of the few times being left-handed has an advantage . IMO, your dominate arm should handle the more difficult task; casting and fighting the fish................ Dan

The best reel except for heavy swimbaits. The best rod Pick the model that suits your technique(s). I use the Diablo. Dan

Hmmmmmmm............... :-? At 'work' In use Just one more You should see those rods/reels stacked in the passenger area of my F150........ Dan

I recommend this one. IT gives great service from the far east. Dan

Now that's funny; I don't care who y'are ;D! Good catchin Don and very clear/nice pic too. Give me your wife's email addy so I can suggest she get you a real camera for Christmas though . Dan

I never do a "hard" hookset except with a swimbait. I use Sugoi hooks, Tex-skin-posed on top of all my soft-plastics and I use a 7' Medium rod with 100% fluro line. Once in a great while, I fish with a young guy and he almosts fall out of the boat when he sets the hook on a T-rigged worm :-/ It's not necessary with the right equipment. A longer(7') rod will give you more leverage for a good hookset, just bringing the rod up and back to just in front of your chest. Dan

;D I've got 7 LTAs. Go ahead and get that He70MHC Eric and cast and catch all day and you won't get tired or sore! Dan

Welcome to BR Brent from another Georgian . I'd get one of these. Dan

These are the jigs I use. Now I realize the water temps don't get that low down here but those jigs will work anywhere. They are truly different and for good reason. Dan

Nice catchin' jdw. Cigarlover, I'm a "cigar lover" too Dan

Dangitboy but those are some nice, big BASS!!! Way to figure them out. Y'all are quick learners Matt. Dan

Outstanding day young man! Good to see a son and his Dad fishing and CATCHING togeather 8-). What's that in your left cheek? I loves me Lancaster 'string' tobacco when fishing. Dan

Suspending Rogue or a Pointer Dan

I guess it depends what matters more. something great to fish, or something great to show off. Avid: They are not mutually exclusive............. Dan

Sandra Bullock :-? Surely you've lost your mind MM ! Matt's Ultimate Bluegill! Dan

Love their Paca Craws but havn't tried the ones you mentioned. Dan

One last cast brought this one to the boat. Dan

Excellent news Avid! So glad to hear you're still chunkin' and catchin' 8-). Dan

Cologne info--I collect(and use) them. Cigar forums F150online--Lightning forum And a bunch of Bassin' forums.................... Dan

I just bought a used Ito(the first pic in the first post) from here. Dan

9 lbs even on a Matt's Baby Bass Dan

My one gripe with my Daiwas is their external, magnetic brake adjustment. When palming them, the knurled knob moves inadvertently some times, changing my setting :-?. Doesn't happen with my Shimanos................. The Daiwa Magforce may be/is more technically advanced but sometimes an answer is created for a non-existent problem . Dan